Manchester property professionals take flight to MIPIM

Hundreds of professionals were today set to jet out to the south of France for the MIPIM property convention. Manchester will once again be heavily represented at the event, which is taking place in Cannes until Thursday.

Hundreds of professionals were today set to jet out to the south of France for the MIPIM property convention.

Manchester will once again be heavily represented at the event, which is taking place in Cannes until Thursday.

The Manchester at MIPIM Partnership, led by Marketing Manchester and supported by the City Council, will use the week to showcase key regeneration schemes and issues impacting on the city’s future prosperity to a global audience.

A network of 46 business organisations will make the trip, most of whom were due to board a special flight to Nice from Manchester Airport today.

During the week, twice daily presentations will be held at the “Manchester Stand” at the event. Topics that will be discussed include Siemens’ plans to support the reduction of CO2 emissions in Manchester; the £800m ‘NOMA’ development from The Cooperative Group ; the expansion of the Sharp Project, MAG Developments’ £650m Airport City scheme, Manchester’s MediPark and the current regeneration of the city’s civic centre at One St. Peter's Square.

Each presentation will be led by council chief executive Sir Howard Bernstein, with other keynote speakers including Bruntwood boss Chris Oglesby, MAG chief executive Charlie Cornish and Ask developments chief Ken Knott.

Andrew Stokes, chief executive of Marketing Manchester said: “We’re delighted to have 46 organisations on board for Manchester at MIPIM this year – a sign of real confidence in the city-region.

“It will be our 12th year at the event and it comes once again with the support of Manchester City Council.

“MIPIM provides an opportunity for the Partnership to share with the wider development and investment world the emerging plans for the city and the contribution they will make to lead the region through recovery.

“With the tremendous support that we receive, Manchester has an opportunity to further enhance its reputation on the international stage.”

Siemens’ UK managing director Juergen Maier is another of the key speakers. He said: “ Manchester at MIPIM 2012 looks set to be a dynamic event which will further cement Manchester’s reputation at forefront of progressive cities around the world. “